🌍 **𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀** 🌍 Emphasising a student-centered approach, I help learners understand their unique strengths. Exploring examples of young people making a global impact inspires learners to brainstorm meaningful topics they want to investigate. By teaching students how to effectively search for information and introducing them to various tools and databases they gain practical digital literacy skills. Continuous monitoring ensures personalised growth. Check out my blog post that provides more detail ... 📚🔍🎓

Ever wondered how to integrate real-world learning experiences in classroom settings to enhance digital literacy skills? Here’s a sneak peek into a recent project with a group of teenagers that aimed to achieve just that. Step 1: Setting the Stage We began by working with the teens, using an online multiple-choice questionnaire, to identify their natural ‘genius’, skills and capabilities....read more →

Has anyone explored "There's an app for that"? The site currently lists over 13,000 AI apps for all sorts of categories. I discovered the 'School Librarian' section that lists job tasks and against each the number of apps designed to support the task. Overwhelming and fascinating!

There are 6,194 AIs and 694 AI-assisted tasks for School Librarians. View the full list and take your productivity to the next level.

Is Your Teen Future-Ready? A Free Masterclass to Unlock Their Hidden Potential!! Limited virtual seats are available, so reserve your spot for this FREE masterclass today! Register now at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsfumrpzkpGNJ8z7Dw1RLdZklRyTo8BslI The world is changing faster than ever before and the skills needed to succeed are constantly evolving. But what if you could equip your teen with the tools they need to thrive in this ever-changing landscape? In this engaging and interactive session, you’ll: * Understand the Future Landscape. * Identify Key Skills * Explore a Proven 3-step Process * Discover Practical Strategies * Surprise Element ... Discover an opportunity to develop the skill set at an accelerated rate.

The world is changing faster than ever before and the skills needed to succeed are constantly evolving. But what if you could equip your teen with the tools they need to thrive in this ever-changing landscape?

15 gems to either confirm or challenge the way we think about teaching.

Good teachers seek engaged students. Great teachers--somehow, someway--find out what makes students click, and use it.

It’s common for teachers, after students do an individual exploration (for example: reading a short text and marking it up for keywords or questions), to ask them to form groups and compile their thinking on poster paper, which they share with classmates through a gallery walk. Why not try to create a collaborative slide deck where each group takes ownership of their slide and then this becomes a living document.

With a little bit of prep, teachers can set up a digital version of the popular gallery walk to foster collaboration in the classroom.

Are you tired of feeling like the 'drill sergeant' constantly reminding your child to complete their school work? I've just finished recording a masterclass on using intrinsic motivation to help tweens and teens become more self-directed learners who can take the initiative to set their personal learning goals. Let me know if you'd like to get the link to the recording by sending me a message or comment below - "Send me the link please".

Teenage years: a potent mix of independence, curiosity and a yearning for purpose. It’s a time to embrace a learning model that ignites their passions and fuels their desire to make a mark. Enter purpose-based learning, a vibrant approach that transforms education into a thrilling adventure of self-discovery and meaningful impact.

https://kb.com.au/ | In this short video Karen addresses different purpose-based learning opportunities for students aged between 14 and 21 years old, includ...

Rather than one teaching/learning approach, both play a part in every child's education. Inquiry opens up personal exploration and discovery, whilst direct instruction helps overcome the barriers or blocks when students get stuck.

Inquiry defenders say inquiry is better at helping students develop conceptual understandings. Critics say the approach is bad for learning content and skills.

Design thinking is not just an educational buzzword having its moment in history; it is a transformative approach that equips students with the skills and mindset needed to solve complex, interdisciplinary problems.

In today’s reader submission, Anam Javed – Master Teacher in Residence for Technologies at the Victorian Academy of Teacher and Leadership – provides an…

Using AI image generators to develop language skills. Developing prompt crafting skills.

By crafting an AI prompt in the target language to create an image, students can get immediate feedback on their communication skills.

Explore & evaluate | Discuss the benefits | Create best practice guidelines | Change how we evaluate learning | Put AI into practice

Administrators can use this blueprint to prepare their schools to take advantage of what AI will have to offer.

Nine ways to help students work through their mistakes.

Use project-based learning to keep the spark of wonderment and curiosity alive. It's a powerful approach to fueling engagement, motivation and learning.

https://kb.com.au/ | In this short video Karen addresses different project-based learning opportunities for students aged between 7 and 14 years old, includi...

In this short video, Karen provides an overview of the different stages of learning development from early years through to young adulthood. Message Karen to find out more about designing learning experiences to suit the different stages of development.

https://kb.com.au/ | In this short video Karen provides an overview of the different stages of learning development from early years through to young adulthood.

You can make an impact on student learning through microlearning moments. This triggers the brain to process information in short, focused bursts. Craft the question, provide clarity, engage active learning, and make it relatable.

This four-step framework allows teachers to engage students in a short, powerful lesson.